Guidebook for Ramsgate

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Guidebook for Ramsgate

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Beautiful clean, golden sandy beach. Situated alongside the only Royal Harbour in the country. Lifeguards on duty during the day. Huge stretch of shoreline with children rides and a mini cafe/bar on the beach. You can walk to Broadstairs when it is low tide. There is usually
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Ramsgate Main Sands
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Beautiful clean, golden sandy beach. Situated alongside the only Royal Harbour in the country. Lifeguards on duty during the day. Huge stretch of shoreline with children rides and a mini cafe/bar on the beach. You can walk to Broadstairs when it is low tide. There is usually
Secluded beach the locals use for sea swimming groups. Much quieter than the Main Sands. Bring your own refreshments and supplies.
Western Undercliff Beach
Secluded beach the locals use for sea swimming groups. Much quieter than the Main Sands. Bring your own refreshments and supplies.
Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a novice, you will find plenty to enjoy along the 32 mile (51.4km) circular route on the Isle of Thanet exploring Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Romans, Saints and Saxons landed here, artists and writers drew inspiration here, so hop on your bike and discover why visitors have been coming for centuries. Whichever section of the trail you choose to explore, you are sure to find dramatic scenery and a wealth of local historical gems. Divide the trail up into the manageable sections and you’ll find a variety of fantastic days out. The route is also known as the Regional Cycle Network 15.
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Viking Coastal Trail
Station Approach
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Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a novice, you will find plenty to enjoy along the 32 mile (51.4km) circular route on the Isle of Thanet exploring Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Romans, Saints and Saxons landed here, artists and writers drew inspiration here, so hop on your bike and discover why visitors have been coming for centuries. Whichever section of the trail you choose to explore, you are sure to find dramatic scenery and a wealth of local historical gems. Divide the trail up into the manageable sections and you’ll find a variety of fantastic days out. The route is also known as the Regional Cycle Network 15.
Camden Arms

Food Scene

Thoroughly brilliant Italian cuisine. Family friendly restaurant. Alfresco eating with views over the Royal Harbour
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La Magnolia
9-12 W Cliff Arcade
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Thoroughly brilliant Italian cuisine. Family friendly restaurant. Alfresco eating with views over the Royal Harbour
A trendy restaurant serving Caribbean-inspired cuisine, and a selection of cocktails and rums. Located in the heart of Ramsgate, it is a great place to meet up for a casual catch-up with friends and family, or to just sit and people-watch in the quieter afternoons.
JAH JAH Ramsgate
A trendy restaurant serving Caribbean-inspired cuisine, and a selection of cocktails and rums. Located in the heart of Ramsgate, it is a great place to meet up for a casual catch-up with friends and family, or to just sit and people-watch in the quieter afternoons.
Award winning Indian cuisine. One of our favourites. They often have lunch time menus that are fantastic value for money
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Flavours by Kumar
2 Effingham St
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Award winning Indian cuisine. One of our favourites. They often have lunch time menus that are fantastic value for money
Another one of our favourite restaurants. Very tasty dishes with a wide variety of food with excellent service. Great value too.
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Il Tricolore
13 Harbour St
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Another one of our favourite restaurants. Very tasty dishes with a wide variety of food with excellent service. Great value too.
Superb cocktails in sublime surroundings. Seasonal menus and gorgeous roast dinners on a Sunday. Do call to book for the roasts.
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Albion House Ramsgate
Albion Place
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Superb cocktails in sublime surroundings. Seasonal menus and gorgeous roast dinners on a Sunday. Do call to book for the roasts.
Eastern European food that is veggie and vegan friendly
CCCP Restaurant
14-18 Chatham St
Eastern European food that is veggie and vegan friendly
The Thai Orchid overlooks the harbour and seafront of Ramsgate and serves authentic Thai cuisine. Definitely one not to miss.
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Thai Orchid
1-2 W Cliff Arcade
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The Thai Orchid overlooks the harbour and seafront of Ramsgate and serves authentic Thai cuisine. Definitely one not to miss.
The best chippy in Thanet!!! Serves full gluten free and vegan menus as well as your traditional fish and chips. They have a special shake too. It's the only place we go for fish and chips.
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Shakey Shakey Fish Bar
75 High St
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The best chippy in Thanet!!! Serves full gluten free and vegan menus as well as your traditional fish and chips. They have a special shake too. It's the only place we go for fish and chips.
Awarded a silver in the 'Taste of Kent Awards'. Located in a listed building directly overlooking Ramsgate's Royal Harbour Marina, the husband and wife team of Marc & Anastasiya Campos offer a contemporary take on European cuisine. Classic dishes with a fine sprinkling of fusion flair. With a focus on local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients which includes Ramsgate caught fish and local produce.
Marc-Pierre's Kitchen
Awarded a silver in the 'Taste of Kent Awards'. Located in a listed building directly overlooking Ramsgate's Royal Harbour Marina, the husband and wife team of Marc & Anastasiya Campos offer a contemporary take on European cuisine. Classic dishes with a fine sprinkling of fusion flair. With a focus on local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients which includes Ramsgate caught fish and local produce.

Drinks & Nightlife

Since opening in Oct 2013 Ramsgate Music Hall has built a solid reputation as one of the UK's finest small venues winning the NME's Britain's Best Small Venue award in 2015. In its short history the venue has hosted a diverse range of acts including Neneh Cherry, Sleaford Mods, Jungle Brothers, Beak and many, many more. Check their website for details of nights that are on. Great choice of booze and non alcoholic drinks in the upstairs bar.
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Ramsgate Music Hall
13 Turner St
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Since opening in Oct 2013 Ramsgate Music Hall has built a solid reputation as one of the UK's finest small venues winning the NME's Britain's Best Small Venue award in 2015. In its short history the venue has hosted a diverse range of acts including Neneh Cherry, Sleaford Mods, Jungle Brothers, Beak and many, many more. Check their website for details of nights that are on. Great choice of booze and non alcoholic drinks in the upstairs bar.
Traditional pub serving local beers. They have some cracking entertainment on that is provided by local talent.
Horse & Groom
Traditional pub serving local beers. They have some cracking entertainment on that is provided by local talent.
Catch them if you can. Thanet's best radical cabaret. The shows happen in many venues around the town of Ramsgate. See the website for more information on current shows and events. screamingalley dot co dot uk
Screaming Alley, Ramsgate CT11 9NY, Reino Unido
Catch them if you can. Thanet's best radical cabaret. The shows happen in many venues around the town of Ramsgate. See the website for more information on current shows and events. screamingalley dot co dot uk
Excellent micro pub. Super friendly, for humans and dogs! Exceptional ales, craft beers, cider and wine. Love the fact that there are fortnightly board games and vinyl DJ nights as well as occasional live music events. Definitely worth a visit.
The Pub Ramsgate
Excellent micro pub. Super friendly, for humans and dogs! Exceptional ales, craft beers, cider and wine. Love the fact that there are fortnightly board games and vinyl DJ nights as well as occasional live music events. Definitely worth a visit.
One of the oldest pubs in Ramsgate, known as the Red Lyon in 1650. Great atmosphere, pool tables and often with live bands at the weekends. Really friendly staff and great choices on the jukebox.
The Red Lion
1 King St
One of the oldest pubs in Ramsgate, known as the Red Lyon in 1650. Great atmosphere, pool tables and often with live bands at the weekends. Really friendly staff and great choices on the jukebox.
Glorious pub with a beer garden. Great cocktails and beers. Food available on Sundays. Sometimes with cabaret or art evening in the basement rooms. We love it in there.
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Bedford Inn
29 W Cliff Rd
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Glorious pub with a beer garden. Great cocktails and beers. Food available on Sundays. Sometimes with cabaret or art evening in the basement rooms. We love it in there.
Great cocktails, good choice on cocktail menu, lovely venue. The owner and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Great service and good value.
Ronnies Bar & Cocktail Lounge
Great cocktails, good choice on cocktail menu, lovely venue. The owner and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Great service and good value.

Arts & Culture

The newly reopened Theatre has had a full refit and is offering many different shows coming up. Please check their website for the latest information regarding shows. Fantastic entertainment space with the main auditorium, bar and cocktail bar.
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Granville Theatre
Victoria Parade
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The newly reopened Theatre has had a full refit and is offering many different shows coming up. Please check their website for the latest information regarding shows. Fantastic entertainment space with the main auditorium, bar and cocktail bar.
Local community art gallery showing artworks by local artists and artisans. Exhibitions change weekly on Wednesday's throughout the year. The gallery is open daily. Monday - Closed Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm, Sunday - 11am - 4pm. Several other art galleries have popped up recently too.
York Street Gallery
22 York St
Local community art gallery showing artworks by local artists and artisans. Exhibitions change weekly on Wednesday's throughout the year. The gallery is open daily. Monday - Closed Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm, Sunday - 11am - 4pm. Several other art galleries have popped up recently too.
Kent's only Museum of vintage computers and video games. The showcase for the owners' personal collection gathered over 45+ years. Visitors can discover the ideas and inventions that led to the modern digital world, do the history quiz, indulge in some nostalgia and look for their first computer among the 100s of items on display, then play on the many classic games consoles and computers. Up to 3 hours game play included in the admission price. All dates, opening times, and more information can be found on the website.
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The Micro Museum
11 Church Hill
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Kent's only Museum of vintage computers and video games. The showcase for the owners' personal collection gathered over 45+ years. Visitors can discover the ideas and inventions that led to the modern digital world, do the history quiz, indulge in some nostalgia and look for their first computer among the 100s of items on display, then play on the many classic games consoles and computers. Up to 3 hours game play included in the admission price. All dates, opening times, and more information can be found on the website.
At the far end of the marina is this lovely church. Very interesting and informative, peaceful and thought provoking. Learn about the history of the smack boys, and history of seafaring Ramsgate, with models of boats inside. Smack boys used to lodge and live upstairs, along with ship wrecked sailors, who found rooms there to recover.
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Sailor's Church
Military Road
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At the far end of the marina is this lovely church. Very interesting and informative, peaceful and thought provoking. Learn about the history of the smack boys, and history of seafaring Ramsgate, with models of boats inside. Smack boys used to lodge and live upstairs, along with ship wrecked sailors, who found rooms there to recover.

Sightseeing

With views of the French coast on a crisp clear day, our Royal Harbour is a gorgeous part of Ramsgate's history. Visit the many cafes and marine shops in the arches and walk all the way out too the lighthouse and the Harbour Brassiere on either arm of the Port.
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Port of Ramsgate
21 Military Rd
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With views of the French coast on a crisp clear day, our Royal Harbour is a gorgeous part of Ramsgate's history. Visit the many cafes and marine shops in the arches and walk all the way out too the lighthouse and the Harbour Brassiere on either arm of the Port.
Nature reserve - some fantastic walks en route to Sandwich. Amazing scenery.
Pegwell Bay Country Park
Nature reserve - some fantastic walks en route to Sandwich. Amazing scenery.
Your tour starts with a short film show in a 150 year old Victorian Railway Tunnel before heading off into purpose built Air Raid Precaution tunnels under the town of Ramsgate. Hear about the “Mad Mayor” who saved the town Discover how the tunnels were built See where a town below the town evolved Listen to stories of life underground. Please ensure you check the web site for tour times before travelling as these do change throughout the year and we strongly advise you to pre book to ensure you can get onto your chosen tour.
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Túneis de Ramsgate
Marina Esplanade
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Your tour starts with a short film show in a 150 year old Victorian Railway Tunnel before heading off into purpose built Air Raid Precaution tunnels under the town of Ramsgate. Hear about the “Mad Mayor” who saved the town Discover how the tunnels were built See where a town below the town evolved Listen to stories of life underground. Please ensure you check the web site for tour times before travelling as these do change throughout the year and we strongly advise you to pre book to ensure you can get onto your chosen tour.